Books are a perfect gift for persons of any age - you just need to choose depending on person's taste. It usually goes a long way in respecting the recipients' intelligence and good taste when you give the right book. Books are an all time favorite with most people especially with book lovers and you can be sure your gift will be a treasured.



A book being the best source of knowledge, it opens new horizons and is the window to the world around you. When thinking of gifting a book, you need to first categorize the various collections available according to the different people you want to gift books to. If someone likes romantic novels then you could present a book from the collection of romantic novels, likewise there are classics, horror, mystery, adventure and so on - the list is endless. There are non-fiction books as well, where you will find books on various subjects such as hobbies that could be perfectly suited for someone who pursues a particular hobby.

Another great option would be gifting a magazine, or rather an annual subscription for any magazine, which would interest someone. This is a very novel idea and you can be sure of being appreciated for your thoughtfulness. Books are best gifted to children, where you have a wide variety of topics and subjects to choose from. Fairy tales are an all time favorite, though children's encyclopedia or even books on art and craft are quite popular. These can be all occasion gifts as you can present them on birthdays, festivals etc. The advantages of gifting a book to a child are plenty, as it increases the child's vocabulary and improves his or her knowledge as well.

You can even buy autographed books which are on limited edition. These are very special and are meant for a person who you feel would value and treasure it as the copies are not available to everyone. Cookery books are an instant hit with housewives especially if you know their expertise in any particular cuisine. Another advantage of gifting books is that you could always borrow them at a later date. Or how about a personalized book which is as good or even better than a designer outfit! It could be a unique personalized love story that could have your own personalized character or even your friends being mentioned in it. It is a must have for any kid as it will make him or her feel very special.

Books are powerful and can enchant for a lifetime. The only thing that is better than a gift of a book is gifting a book written by you, where it is certain to touch the person in his lifetime.